Tips for saving on driving costs 22 Oct 9:34 PM (11 hours ago)
Rising driving costs can feel like a burden. Between insurance premiums, fuel prices and the general wear and tear on your car, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
But the good news is, there are plenty of simple ways you can reduce those expenses without making huge sacrifices.
By making a few changes to your habits and being smart about the choices you make, you can save money and still keep your car running smoothly.
Choose the right insurance plan
Insurance is often one of the biggest monthly expenses for drivers, especially for new drivers or those with less experience. To lower your premiums without sacrificing coverage, consider taking out telematics insurance.
This type of cover uses a small device in your car or an app to track your driving behaviour. The better you drive, the lower your premium can be. If you’re someone who drives safely, this could be a great way to save.
Additionally, some insurers offer low-mileage discounts if you don’t drive much. So, if you’re not on the road every day, this could be another way to lower your costs.
Maintain a steady speed
It might sound simple, but keeping your speed consistent is one of the best ways to save money at the petrol pump. Rapid acceleration and hard braking waste fuel, which adds up over time.
By driving efficiently, you use less petrol and avoid putting unnecessary strain on your car. For example, maintaining a steady speed on motorways and avoiding sudden stops in traffic can make a noticeable difference in how much you need to fill up.
Plus, if you’re using a telematics insurance program, smooth driving will likely boost your score, lowering your premiums further.
Shop around for fuel
Fuel prices fluctuate, often even within the same area, so it’s worth checking prices before you fill up. Apps like PetrolPrices make it easy to compare prices at stations near you, helping you find the cheapest option.
On top of that, planning your stops ahead of time can help you save even more. If you’re heading on a long journey, don’t just stop at the first station you see – use an app to map out cheaper stops along the way.
Many petrol station chains also offer loyalty programs, like BPMe or ShellGo+, which let you earn points for every fill-up. You can redeem these points for discounts on future purchases, which adds up over time.
Smart driving choices lead to savings
To cut down on driving costs, start being mindful of your habits and making small, smart changes that add up. Every step you take to reduce costs makes a difference. Keep revisiting these choices, and soon enough, you’ll find yourself saving more money.
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Can Beverley’s Historic Events and Venues Thrive in the Age of Live Streaming? 20 Oct 5:44 AM (3 days ago)
The days of having to attend events in person are long gone. Thanks to some significant upgrades in technology, it’s now possible to use live streaming to experience a range of activities from a home electronic device that used to only be possible in-person. Certain live venues have jumped on the live streaming trend and now try to market their events to people beyond those in physical attendance.
There are various historic venues in Beverley that may need to adapt to this new trend. By offering live streamed events, they can attract more attention and continue to thrive long into the future.
Live Streaming is a Hugely Popular Medium
We’re currently living in an epoch of real-time content, and people can’t get enough of it. No longer do we have to wait for news reports about what has happened in the past week. Now, we can be taken into the heart of the action by people live streaming on the scene. Online streamers can connect with their fans through live streaming as well, and are able to reply to comments as they show up at the side of the screen.
Certain industries have already largely pivoted from in-person operations to providing services that can be accessed at home by embracing the advent of live streaming tech. The online casino industry has used live streaming to bring the hustle and bustle of gambling houses to people in their homes. It’s now possible to play blackjack online in various live formats, including new versions like Lightning Blackjack and Mega Fire Blaze Blackjack. With live hosts presenting the cards in real time, it’s allowed game providers to expand upon the original mechanics in exciting ways while also being more convenient for many players.
Fast internet connections and state-of-the-art camera setups have made all this possible, and now we are seeing live streaming being integrated into real-world settings such as theatres to bring content to a greater number of people. There are some events around here that could benefit greatly from leveraging the technology.
Various Events in the Region Deserve Greater Recognition
It would be interesting to see some of the events from East Yorkshire going global through live streaming. The Beverley Folk Festival is one example of a multi-day event that many people would appreciate. It’s easy for locals to attend, but people from further afield rarely get the opportunity. Live streams of the action could allow more people to enjoy it and inspire bigger crowds to travel to future events.
The Beverley Minster is known for hosting various concerts and services that attract local crowds, with one recent highlight being the Glenn Miller Orchestra. There have been some live streams of the events at the historic venue, but they have only used basic camera setups. It would be wise to upgrade the infrastructure to ensure that people at home get top-quality feeds. The same could be said for East Riding Theatre, which has loads of top quality performances. These deserve to be shared with the world as much as the major National Theatre shows already have been through their NT Live service. Perhaps the best way could be for the National Theatre to partner with other prestigious groups such as East Riding to use their service to assist these more local venues in achieving the global reach they deserve.
The whole beauty of live streaming is that it gives local events and performers the chance to be experienced by people who might never have otherwise crossed paths with them. By tapping into the growing popularity of this medium, Beverley can gain more recognition for its wonderful events and may even attract more people to visit in person in the future.
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Is the ‘Las Vegas Experience’ Going to Return to East Riding in 2026? 16 Oct 7:23 AM (7 days ago)
Out of all the places in the UK that could rival Vegas, you wouldn’t have thought that East Riding would be one of them. The county has shown that it can easily give the Strip some fierce competition, with both Hull and Bridlington serving as the chosen destination for a string of sold-out events themed around the dazzling lights of Vegas.
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The ‘Las Vegas Experience’ was a Sell-out Event Last Year
A string of very successful events took place last year, all of which paid homage to Las Vegas. In July 2024, Bridlington Spa hosted the first Viva Las Vegas Elvis Festival. This festival was three days long and was a big celebration of the King.
Tribute artists battled it out with a themed Vegas stage and background, with the winner taking home a trip to the Westgate Resort in Vegas, where the iconic Elvis once played a show.
Two months later, the Princes Quay Event Space in Hull became a mini strip for the sold-out Las Vegas Experience. Guests were encouraged to dress up in a casino-style glamour, accompanied by fun US-inspired beverages and DJs. Vegas came back once again with the Christmas by Candlelight Las Vegas Experience.
Hull Minster became a spectacle, with Christmas hits played with a Las Vegas flair. The event was a sell-out, which could mean that there is room for events like this to make their return in 2026.
Even though The Las Vegas Experience is a touring show that stops at various places in the UK, the huge success it experienced in the area could mean that it returns, and with 2026 shows soon to be announced, it would not be surprising to see East Riding host it once again.
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The City of Las Vegas Has Worldwide Appeal
The love that we have for Las Vegas as a whole runs very deep. It’s not just a city that embraces spectacles; it’s also known for inspiring a number of Hollywood blockbusters. Movies like Army of the Dead were filmed in Vegas, and Love Lies Bleeding uses it as a backdrop for the movie.
Even books take inspiration from Vegas, with titles including Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson, which eventually went on to be a movie starring Johnny Depp. This helped to increase the popularity of the city while also highlighting its appeal to people across the world.
In iGaming, and specifically with casino games, Vegas is a big theme, with games like Vegas Blackjack taking direct inspiration from the many casinos that line the strip. With games like Penny Roulette and Jacks or Better also available, it’s not hard to see how widespread the influence of nightlife in Vegas really is.
Over the years, it’s become a cultural phenomenon that has dominated the media, and for counties like East Riding, it’s been fully embraced as well. After all, events like this do not just replicate the experience of Vegas; they help to put a local stamp on it by promoting UK talent as well as encouraging footfall to local venues, something that’s been very good for the local economy.
With dates soon to be announced for the Las Vegas Experience, it’s going to be interesting to see if East Riding is again chosen as a potential host.
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East Riding Libraries’ Costume Swap returns for Halloween 15 Oct 12:24 AM (8 days ago)
With Halloween just around the corner, East Riding Libraries’ successful costume swap scheme is returning to selected branches and mobile libraries.
The scheme gives children the opportunity to donate a costume and collect a “new to you” costume to take home from selected sites.
From Monday, 13 October until Sunday, 19 October, residents can pop into their closest participating library to drop off old costumes that they no longer have a use for. Then, from Monday, 20 October to Sunday, 2 November, residents will be able to browse and pick up a costume from on of these libraries.
Residents do not need to have donated a costume in order to pick a new one. Please note that donations can be made throughout the entire scheme and not just during the first week, with pick-ups only available from 20 October to 2 November.
Jess McCarthy, librarian with East Riding Libraries, said: “We’re so glad to be doing the costume swap for Halloween again this year. It’s a great way to get involved with the holiday while also doing your bit for the environment.”
Tara Foxon, librarian with East Riding Libraries, continued: “Halloween can be an expensive time for families who need to buy new costumes. We’re trying to make sure everyone can get into the spooky spirit without having to spend a fortune.
“Whether they’re donating an old costume or picking a new one, it’s a lovely way to bring the community into libraries across the East Riding.”
Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: ‘’This scheme was introduced in 2024 to help reduce the need to buy brand new costumes for single use, which can be damaging to the environment.
‘’East Riding Libraries want to encourage recycling costumes rather than purchasing new ones. The scheme also helps with the rising cost of living for families.’’
Libraries participating in the Halloween Costume Swap include Bridlington Central Library, Withernsea Centre, Haltemprice Library and Customer Services, Goole Library, South Cave Library, Pocklington Pocela Centre, and Beverley Library.
The mobile library service will also be participating.
Please note that East Riding Libraries have no responsibility for these costumes, and they are to be donated with the consent of parents and carers. We also cannot guarantee that everyone will find a suitable costume to swap.
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Sports’ governing bodies Join Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED to champion Mental Health 7 Oct 1:22 AM (16 days ago)
Yorkshire Cricket, the Rugby Football League (RFL) and the three Football Associations representing North Riding, East Riding and Lincolnshire, have formally joined the Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED collective, a pioneering initiative launched in April 2025 to unite sport in Humber and North Yorkshire around mental health, suicide prevention, and self-harm awareness.
Originally established with professional sporting organisations including the Tigers Trust in Hull and York RLFC Foundation, Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED is now entering its next phase by welcoming grassroots governing bodies which play a vital role in supporting communities through sport.
Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED will reach participants and clubs across all levels of sport, from under-6s to walking sports, paving the way for improved mental health awareness and access to support for potentially hundreds of thousands of people.
By joining UNITED, these leading sports bodies are committing to:
• Improved access to training for clubs, coaches, and volunteers around mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
• Strengthening safeguarding standards to ensure young people and adults at risk are better protected.
• Closer links with local and regional mental health services, making it easier for clubs and communities to access the right support at the right time.
• Building resilience among volunteers, staff, and clubs to recognise, respond, and provide pathways to professional help when community members face mental health challenges.
• Awareness campaigns delivered through governing body communications to clubs and members.
• Practical resources to support coaches, volunteers, and parents in recognising signs of poor mental health and directing individuals to appropriate help.
• Collaborative events and workshops focusing on wellbeing, suicide prevention, and self-harm awareness.
Together, they recognise that grassroots clubs are more than places to play sport — they are community hubs where early conversations about wellbeing can save lives.
Supported by leading mental health charities, Movember, MIND and local charity the Charlie Dallas Lancaster foundation, the clubs will also have opportunities to raise funds for mental and community health in their local area.
Ryan Nicholls, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) Urgent and Emergency Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Programme Lead, said: “Sport brings people together like few other things can. By uniting professional and grassroots organisations, Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED is ensuring that every level of sport can play its part in supporting mental health, tackling suicide, and giving communities hope.”
Adam Lowthorpe, East Riding County FA Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted to be collaborating with the members of the Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED collective to deliver mental health awareness and interventions to our members.”
Jasmine Morris, North Riding FA Team Manager, added: “We’re incredibly proud to join forces with Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED alongside other sporting bodies. Grassroots sport has a unique power to bring people together, create safe spaces, and support individuals through life’s challenges.
“By uniting around mental health, suicide prevention, and self-harm awareness, we can ensure that everyone – from young players to walking sports participants – feels supported both on and off the pitch.”
Tom Padden, Lincolnshire FA’s Football Development Manager (Disability and Inclusion) said: “At Lincolnshire FA we share the values of Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED and know how important projects like this are in supporting people’s mental health.
“Football is at the heart of our communities, and when we use it to bring people together, check in on each other, and start conversations, it can make a real difference in people’s lives.”
Mary smith, Active Humber Sports Welfare Officer, said: “Sport is about so much more than the game, it’s about the people who make up our clubs and communities. It’s fantastic to see everyone coming together through Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED.
“By putting safeguarding and welfare at the heart of what we do, we can ensure everyone in our clubs can feel safe, included, and valued, while also making sure support for mental health and suicide prevention is always within reach.”
Ashleigh Seddon, Rugby Football League, Social Impact Manager, added: “At the RFL, our community – the Rugby League family – are at the core of everything we do. We’re proud to join Humber and North Yorkshire UNITED and by establishing this partnership it means that we’re strengthening our ability to look after not just players’ performance on the pitch, but their wellbeing off it too, a key focus of our dedicated social impact mission.
“Together, we can aim to make sure every coach, volunteer, teammate and communities beyond have the confidence to spot the signs, start the conversation, and help save lives.”
Partners now include
· Yorkshire Cricket
· Rugby Football Leage (RFL)
· North Riding FA
· East Riding FA
· Lincolnshire FA
· Active Humber
· North Yorkshire Sport
· Iron Foundation
· York City Football Club Foundation
· York Rugby League Football Club Foundation
· Hull KR Foundation
· Hull FC Foundation
· Hull City FC Tigers Trust
· Harrogate Town in the Community
· Beverley Town Football Club
· Beverley Town Rugby Football Club Foundation
· Grimsby Town Foundation
· Seadogs (Scarborough Athletic)
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